Cynthia Erivo Joins ‘Past Lives’ Star Teo Yoo in Unique Action Thriller ‘Karoshi’

Cynthia Erivo, who graced the Oscars stage recently due to her “Wicked” nomination, has secured another film part for herself.

The multiple Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award-winning actor has teamed up with Teo Yoo, who gained fame in the series ‘Past Lives’, and Isabel May known for her role in ‘1923’, to star in ‘Karoshi’, an action-packed thriller being produced by Lionsgate.

The award-winning actor, recognized with Emmys, Grammys, and Tonys, has signed on alongside Teo Yoo, popular for his work in the series ‘Past Lives’, and Isabel May, famous for her role in ‘1923’, to appear in ‘Karoshi’, an exceptional action-thriller produced by Lionsgate.

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The acclaimed actor, with wins under his belt at the Emmys, Grammys, and Tonys, has linked up with Teo Yoo, who garnered attention for his work on ‘Past Lives’, and Isabel May, recognized for her role in ‘1923’, to feature in ‘Karoshi’, a standout action-thriller brought to life by Lionsgate.

Takashi Doscher, known for the 2019 post-apocalyptic thriller “Only”, penned the screenplay and will be at the helm as director.

The main aspects of the plot and characters are being kept secret, but the production is classified as a corporate thriller with a samurai-inspired twist. This story unfolds in a city that’s been influenced by Japan, and it includes an element of revenge. In Japanese culture, “karoshi” signifies an unexpected death resulting from excessive work.

(In this version, I tried to maintain the original meaning while using simpler language and avoiding jargon.)

A production start in June is being targeted.

As a devoted admirer, I’m thrilled to share that the talented trio – Chad Stahelski, Alex Young, and Jason Spitz, who are associated with 87Eleven Entertainment – are taking on the production of this upcoming feature film through their partnership with Lionsgate.

Actress Cynthia Erivo was nominated for an Oscar in the best actress category for her portrayal of the green witch Elphaba in Universal’s film “Wicked.” She will reprise this role in the upcoming release, “Wicked: For Good,” scheduled for November 21. Additionally, Erivo received critical acclaim for her performance during the opening number at this past Sunday’s Oscars ceremony.

This week, it has been revealed that Erivo will take the lead role in “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl and is scheduled to host the 2025 Tony Awards. At present, she is busy filming “Children of Blood and Bone” with an illustrious cast, including Viola Davis and Idris Elba. Following this, she will make an appearance as a guest star in the new season of “Poker Face.” Additionally, Erivo has announced a forthcoming album and released her first single titled “Replay” on February 28.

She is represented by UTA, Entertainment 360 and Peikoff Mahan.

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2025-03-07 01:24